Part of My Story, Which Might Help You
By Kathryn Bowers, Cap Corps DC 2025-2026
Cap Corps
May 282 min read
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CAP CORPS ALUMNI
HEAR FROM RECENT ALUMNI:
What pillar(s) of Cap Corps (prayer, simplicity, community, service) was most significant for you?
“Cap Corps afforded me the chance to live more completely as a beloved child of God, and all four pillars supported this. Prayer was especially prominent for me. I found a lot of peace in prayer. It also gave me the confidence to live out the other three pillars well. Service reminded me that I was doing Cap Corps to uplift myself and others to God. It was great to share the joys and challenges of everyday with George and Tim. Living on a simple budget was also a fun challenge.”
PETER SCHEMEL, 24-'25
Cap Corps is...
What would you say to someone considering Cap Corps?
"I would say to take the leap of faith and just go for it! The memories and the people you meet in your community and at work was for me one of the best parts of Cap Corps. It's only one year but you will get a lot out of it."
ELIAS RIVERA,
'25-'26
ALEX SPURGER,
'25-'26
If you were to recommend Cap Corps to someone, what would you tell them?
I would tell them it’s a very privileged year. Not “privileged” in the sense that you have some form of advantage over others, but “privileged” in the sense that it’s a unique opportunity filled with many blessings and challenges. It’s a year set aside where you can be more intentional about faith, connecting with others, deepening prayer, growing in charity, or even learning a few new skills… or all the above.”
GEORGE WIEBER, '24-'25
What advice do you have to share?
"The more time, especially initially, that you devote to being present and building community, the more fruit that will come of the year. If that means turning off screens and committing more to doing things together, then I recommend it. The connection you form with each volunteer and each [Capuchin] Brother is a reflection also of what you put in.”
TIM O'BRIEN,
'24-'25
What can someone expect in Cap Corps?
KATHRYN BOWERS,
'25-'26
"Through living out the pillars, having a simple structure of life, and enjoying fraternity with the brothers, you will have the freedom to go deeper in your faith. Having the Catholic community at home will hopefully be a supportive environment to return to as well."
"...a great opportunity to grow!"
"Service was the most significant component. I appreciated the opportunity to serve to such an extent. Simplicity was also an important component to me, and something I will take with me."
What pillar(s) of Cap Corps (prayer, simplicity, community, service) was most significant for you?
LOGAN NELSON,
'25-'26
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IN MEMORIUM:
REMEMBERING RYAN REALBUTO
Ryan served as a Cap Corps Volunteer from August of 2023 through his passing in January of 2024. During that time his service ministry was at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program.
We thank you, Ryan, for your “yes” to Cap Corps and the gift of knowing you, your commitment to serving the poor and sharing your joy in community. You gave us an example by which to live.
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Ryan was made an affiliate of Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Augustine. Along with the other affiliates of the Province, Ryan is prayed for each year on the day of his death and is included on prayer cards for remembering friar birthdays and deceased friars.
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We hold onto the hope of our faith that Ryan is now in the presence of God, interceding for us and experiencing the eternal joy of Heaven.
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